Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-14-01-.27

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 1200-14-01-.27 - ENFORCEMENT

It shall be the duty of all local health authorities to obey and enforce the provisions of these regulations. Whenever any local health authority willfully neglects, fails, or refuses to comply with the provisions of these regulations, and it is apparent that an epidemic of a communicable disease exists or threatens to invade other jurisdictions, it shall be the duty of the Department to carry out the provisions of the law in such municipality or county, and the necessary expenses incurred thereby shall be paid by the respective municipality or county as prescribed by law.

Original rule certified June 7, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed March 31, 1977; effective May 2, 1977. Amendment filed April 20, 1987; effective June 4, 1987. Amendment filed March 30, 2004; effective July 29, 2004.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 68-1-103, 68-1-104, 68-1-201, and 68-5-104.